As Denver braces for another bout of inclement weather, residents can expect a spectrum of conditions ranging from possible severe storms to sunny skies in the upcoming days. The National Weather Service in Denver has forecasted a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms for today, mainly after 2 pm, with temperatures climbing to a high near 87 degrees as recounted in their morning update. By tonight, the chance of precipitation drops to 30 percent, mostly before 11 pm, easing into a mostly cloudy night with lows around 60 degrees.
Wednesday's forecast signals to gradually start drying out, though scattered storms still pose a 40 percent chance of interrupting an otherwise mostly sunny day, with highs approaching the mid-80s. "Another round of thunderstorms is expected today. Heavy rain is likely with some of the storms," the NWS warns. There is also the possibility of severe weather, including large hail and damaging winds, especially on the plains.
The weather becomes more agreeable as we look towards Thursday, with sunny skies and a high near 85 forecasted, leading into a mostly clear night. The pattern of pleasantness is to likely continue with an even warmer Friday, seeing the mercury rise to a scorching 92 degrees.
Over the weekend, Denver residents can mostly bask in sunny conditions, with highs hovering in the low to mid-90s. However, by Sunday, the chance for showers and thunderstorms inches back into the forecast. "The main severe threat for the Front Range cities will be from 3 PM to 7 PM, then across the plains from 5 PM to 9 PM," predicts the NWS. Spotters are advised to remain alert and to report any instances of heavy rainfall, flooding, or severe weather.
With hazards looming in the form of potentially severe thunderstorms, the NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for a broad area encompassing northeast and north central Colorado. This outlook includes the potential for thunderstorms to develop over the mountains by early afternoon and spread into the I-25 corridor by mid to late afternoon, then across the plains by evening. Denver citizens should prepare for possible hail up to golf ball size and wind gusts up to 60 mph, as well as significant rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in sensitive burn areas.
